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Broken glass, broken dreams: Small businesses ravaged by protests and COVID-19 contemplate an uncertain future
Behind all the broken glass are broken dreams. From a Chinese restaurant in Seattle to a New Jersey liquor store, small businesses have been ravaged by looting following the death of George Floyd, dealing a second blow after COVID-19.
Anderson planned development proposals flounder with controversy
Anderson County Planning Commission’s June 9 meeting, touted as the night more housing projects could be approved than in all of 2019, crawled past midnight with relatively few projects getting the go-ahead.
Ross investing $68 million in York County expansion
The off-price apparel and home fashion company’s expansion of its distribution and warehousing operations is expected to create 700 jobs in the next 5 years.
Starbucks to close 400 stores, expand pickup
The Seattle-based coffee giant still plans to open approximately 300 new stores in the current fiscal year, down from its original goal of 600. The company says the moves are being driven by shifting consumer behaviors.
Upstate Giving, June 15, 2020
The Greenville Area Development Corp. is giving free infrared thermometers to Greenville County businesses.
Does insurance cover damage from uprisings? What you need to know about filing claims
Businesses, homes and cars damaged or vandalized in the uprisings and civil unrest after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis will be covered by most insurance policies, with few exceptions, industry experts say.
Mediterranean restaurant opening today on Devine Street
Kairos Mediterranean will open its first Columbia restaurant today at 4600 Devine St. The fast-casual restaurant has two locations in the Lowcountry and two in the Upstate.
Meeting Street Artisan Market returns to West Columbia
The market will reopen Saturday at the Interactive Art Park at 425 Meeting St. It will be open each Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. with social distancing measures in place and hand sanitizer provided.
S.C. medical and business associations support liability protection legislation
The S.C. Manufacturers Alliance, S.C. Chamber of Commerce, S.C. Hospital Association, S.C. Medical Association and S.C. Retail Association commends recomendations for COVID-19 liability immunity legislation.
Food Lion buying Bi-Lo stores
Food Lion plans to purchase 62 Bi-Lo and Harveys Supermarket stores in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia from Southeastern Grocers.
Newest addition to Verdae’s Legacy Square named after late CEO
The newest addition to Verdae's Legacy Square will be dubbed The Sumerel in honor of the development’s late president and CEO, Rick Sumerel.
Southern Tide enters partnership for coastal conservation
Southern Tide, a Greenville-based apparel brand with a coastal theme, has a new partnership with nonprofit marine conservation and research organization Beneath the Waves.
